PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course

OADC/PADI Certification Courses

Wreck Diving

You drift down and pass through a window into the past. As you near the bottom, a recognizable shape begins to form. First, you see a straight line, then a round window. Next, a ship materializes in front of you. As you look at the wreck, past and the present meet. Whether sunk intentionally or tragically, whether a sunken ship, a plane or an automobile, the call of wrecks is nearly irresistible to divers.  Whether your first or your hundredth dive on a wreck, you will sense the mystery and exhilaration of discovery. In some cases you see changes from one dive to the next as the wreck gradually evolves from a work of humanity to part of the underwater world, while in others a wreck seems timeless –you age and change over the years, but it doesn’t. Through this course, you get the skills, knowledge and procedures you need to answer the call of wreck diving.

(4 dives)  Price $275

Prerequisite: Advanced Diver Certification

Why OADC/PADI Wreck Diver?

The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't resist. The OADC/PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving.

What do I need to start?

• OADC/PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 years old

What will I do?

Information contained in your wreck diver program includes:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving
• The preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels
• Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures

How long will it take?

• Recommended Course Hours: 24
• Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days

What will I need?

Wreck-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert.